Studio Apartment Rent in Brookfield, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Brookfield, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,174 and +9% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Brookfield
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Brookfield
Compare Brookfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Wausau | $725 |
| 8 | Appleton | $733 |
| 9 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 10 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 11 | Tomah | $740 |
| 12 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 13 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 14 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 15 | Plover | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield (this page) | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Elm Grove | $1,210 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 8 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 9 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 10 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 11 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 12 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 13 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 14 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,100 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Brookfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Brookfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove, WI | 2.8 mi | $1,210 | $-200 (-14%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 6.8 mi | $1,140 | $-270 (-19%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 7.2 mi | $1,035 | $-375 (-27%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 8.9 mi | $1,045 | $-365 (-26%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 11.4 mi | $916 | $-494 (-35%) |
| Germantown, WI | 11.9 mi | $1,100 | $-310 (-22%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 12.2 mi | $1,147 | $-263 (-19%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 13.2 mi | $734 | $-676 (-48%) |
| Glendale, WI | 14.3 mi | $1,411 | +$1 (0%) |
| Franklin, WI | 14.5 mi | $1,130 | $-280 (-20%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 18.8 mi | $770 | $-640 (-45%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 19.8 mi | $850 | $-560 (-40%) |
Studio rent in Brookfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Brookfield?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Brookfield, Wisconsin is $1,410 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,174.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Brookfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,400 ($4,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brookfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Brookfield's studio median of $1,410 is +9% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 58th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brookfield rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Brookfield ranks #57 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Brookfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Elm Grove ($1,210), Menomonee Falls ($1,140), Wauwatosa ($1,035).